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πύλη — meaning in English

pyli

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English meaning

  • gate noun A movable barrier that closes an opening in a wall, fence, or entrance.
  • gateway noun An entrance or opening that can be closed with a gate.
  • portal noun A grand or notable entrance or doorway.

Senses

πύλη is used for these senses in English:

  • gate A doorway, opening, or passage in a fence or wall.
  • portal (Internet) A website or page that acts as an entrance to other websites or pages on the Internet.

gate — full definition

  1. noun A movable barrier that closes an opening in a wall, fence, or entrance.
  2. noun The numbered area at an airport where passengers board a flight.
  3. noun The total number of tickets sold, or money earned, for an event.
  4. verb To control or restrict access to something.

gateway — full definition

  1. noun An entrance or opening that can be closed with a gate.
  2. noun Something that leads to or makes possible a further experience or stage.
  3. noun (computing) A device or system that connects two different networks.

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